Optical Assistant – Specsavers
Apply for the Optical Assistant role at Specsavers in Barnsley.
Experienced Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this role could be perfect for you.
As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.
Our store
Based in Barnsley, our store is looking for someone with previous optical experience that can dispense all levels.
What’s on Offer?
Salary - DOE; full time 40 hours a week with 1 weekend day; plus benefits:
* Friends and Family discount
* Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme
* Extra day off for your birthday
* WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
* Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
* Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
* Discounted Glasses
* Enhanced sick pay
What we’re looking for?
We need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant:
* Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
* Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
* Great teamwork
* A good initiative
* Confidence in using IT systems
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
* Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll support and guide you throughout your process
Desirable experience
Having experience that could set you apart from the competition:
* Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
* Experience in optics or Audiology business
* Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology
Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider; Retail
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